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Monday, April 28, 2014

Last week I introduced my new weekly post, Trash to Treasure Tuesday, where I choose to feature some fantastic upcycles. Changing it a bit, I'm inviting you to link up your Trash to Treasure posts. I'll continue to feature from the ongoing posts each week. Before we get into the link up, let's take a look at a few amazing salvaged pieces of work that caught my eye this week:

~ Now for the link up and the boring rules ~1. Please post yourTrash to Treasure themed project links.Please link posts, refraining from linking giveaways or shops. (My blog goal is to inspire and share how to tutorials.) 2. Links must be your own work.3.Please Grab the Trash to Treasures Tuesday Button and display on your blog either on your sidebar or post linking here to share the party and everyone's links.4. I'll probably brag about you. By linking up here, you're allowing me to show you off on Redo It Yourself Inspirations blog by using your linked photos in featured posts along with my social media outlets. Photos will be linked back to your site and posted as the original creator where full credit is due to your craft and cleverness.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

I'd like to introduce you to my new weekly feature, Trash to Treasure Tuesdays. Today, on Earth Day, I'll visually show you how to reuse your...mind.

Recycling and reusing is vital to our environment. We all know that. And, we can be guilty of not following through with reducing waste. I am, as much as I try not to. Whether something is broken or no longer desired, it generally requires a little bit or a whole lot of changing it out rather than tossing it out. If you follow me, you know I utilize that theory often. Before you toss out that old chair in the garage or shed, or before you pass by that chair on the side of the road, think about what it could be if you put your mind to it. What do you like about your trashy piece? What needs to be done to it to repair it or change it to the new life for you have in mind for it? Don't be afraid to use your favorite colors or textures. If you aren't accustomed to repairs, take your time with it. Look for resources or inspirations to help you along your creative way. You may find while doing one step you could totally change your first idea to another anyway. And that one afterthought could be the best idea yet! Don't rush yourself. Ask for help when you are stuck. I promised some visual enticements, so let's go ahead and expand our minds with these inspirations:

AFTER: And she wasn't afraid to use a some paint and design after she recreated a whole new transformation of that beat up dresser.

If you are new here, this is one of my road rescue pieces.

With a little determination, what was trash is now treasure.

Hopefully with these ideas, and many more coming up each week, you've been inspired to enough to start your own "Before and After" creations. It can be anything from a photo frame to a massive armoire! Be brave; you can do it.

Robin's wonderful blog is a Garden & Home DIY. Here is a descriptive quote from Robin: "I've always had a tendency to be motivated and easily inspired to be creative. It's the way I've been molded. I'm the daughter of a master craftsman cabinet maker and a thrifty crafty lady. My new journey started when my husband and I bought a real fixer upper home a few years ago. I had no choice but to dive in and get back into the do-it-yourself mode full force. Every room and every aspect of the home and property needed a LOT of work. There is still more to do. The cost and time can be overwhelming but I conquer that by recycling household items into re-purposed functions. With that, I'm hereby sharing our trail of improvements with hope to inspire others."

This fantastic blog is about "Seasonal Adventures, crafts, recipes & more". Steph describes herself & her blog as follows: "I am a happily married, work at home, homeschooling mother of 3. I own my own business, Atlanta's Santas, and in the off-season Love to participate in Children's Consignment Sales and Mary Kay."

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It's the month long Networking Blog Hop

With our sixth CLIMB GIVEAWAY!

Networking means helping each other grow!!

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Here's how the Giveaway & Co-hosting works - the co-hosts from the previous month's CLIMB will have the opportunity to participate in a Giveaway during the next CLIMB - that gives co-hosts 2 months in a row of blog growing fun!! (If you would like to co-host please sign up at the end of this post using the last "Linky")

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Sunday, April 20, 2014

It's time to sign up for another fun swap with Chaotic Goddess Swaps! In this swap round, we are swapping things that include our partner's favorite color. Basically you send 5 or more items to your swap partner in their favorite color and receive 5 or more items in your favorite color. Mine is turquoise or aquamarine. It sounds like a lot fun, right? All detailed information regarding the sign up, rules and how to participate is posted at Chaotic Goddess Swaps. Maybe we will be partnered up! I'm a great gift giver! Below are the important dates to remember regarding the swap.

The Swap Objective

Fill a package with at least 5 goodies for your partner that you, yourself, would love to receive. The package mustinclude items in your partner's favorite color!

Dates to Remember:

Sign-Ups Start: Monday, April 14th at 12AM

Sign-Ups End: Monday, April 21st at 12AM

First Post MUST be Posted by: Tuesday, April 22nd at 12AM

Partners assigned: Wednesday, April 23rd

Packages Shipped: Friday, May 9th & Saturday May 10th

Show-Off Linky Opens: Wednesday, May 14th

Show-Off Linky Closes: Friday, May 30th

I can't wait to see who my partner is! There's still time to sign up, so go ahead and venture on over to Chaotic Goddess Swaps!

Join in the on the fun!

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April 23, 2014

My SWAP partner news:

It's time to introduce you to your FavoriteColorSwap Partner!

Your Partner:

Ok, it's time now to meet your partner--are you as excited as we are? I've listed both of your information below. Make sure you reach out to each other to talk and get to know each other, as well as follow each other's blogs and social media! This allows you to make a new friend and to send a great personalized package.

YAY for me!!!! I get to shop for PINK! I already follow Kathleen, so that was great news. But now, I need to stalk her... in a good way.

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April 30, 2014

I had some very enjoyable visits through Kathleen's blog(s) and posts over the last couple of weeks. I even visited her husband's blog to read more about her. She is a very interesting lady. A wife, mother and grandmother, who has lived in China and traveled quite a bit. I was able to travel the world with her, meet her family, see all of her works and posts. I really enjoyed her crafts.

After heavily stalking Kathleen, I spent a couple of days meandering around a few stores to choose some surprises for her. I was able to get the package shipped out April 29th. This was a fun experience. Having a home of just males for 30+ years, even male dogs, it was nice to surround myself in some shades of pink for a change. I didn't know there were so many pinks! A color I don't even have much of myself. I think I have just a hairbrush in a bright pink right now. Occasionally I'll buy a pink toothbrush.

I chose a mix of personal items and crafty things for Kathleen that she could add her special touches to. Some practical and some fun stuff. It's off to her in the mail and I hope she enjoys the box of goodies.

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May 6, 2014 Update

It's time for the FavoriteColor Swap REVEAL!

Goodies in my favorite hue:~ Turquoise ~

I received my turquoise package from my SWAP partner, Kathleen!

Kathleen enclosed a beautiful note card along with her Crafty Business Card! So cute! On the front it has a pair of scissors illustrated and it states "i make stuff". Unique!

Now you must see what she made for me! This beautiful infinity scarf is patched in blues and turquoise. She sewn it together, choosing just the right colors. And there is this super pretty hanging wooden flower, (Isn't it summery? Love it!) What do you think of this cute little mason jar filled with peanut brittle? Check out the cloth topper she added to it. At first glance I thought she hand painted it, but the fabric was printed that way. Clever touch, I thought!

The rest of the package included two fun spools of ribbon and two packages of buttons that will definitely be used for something crafty sometime soon! Ha! Three sturdy wooden handled silicone spatulas! Note my use of the word "sturdy". These spatulas won't flop when you scrape with them; they are thick! Now my favorite part of the entire package... the lovely leatherette covered journal. Beee-u-tee-ful!!! And be still my heart... two large dark chocolate bars. So perfect to go with my coffee.

My package was filled with "AWESOME"!

When I received Kathleen's package of goodies it felt like it was a Christmas exchange. It was so exciting!

If you would like to see what I sent Kathleen, you can visit her Color Swap post here. I'm looking forward to all of the SWAP posts coming up May 14th with Chaotic Goddess Swaps.

****Kathleen, thanks so much again for the great surprises and being my partner. I truly loved your package and can't wait to put everything to good use. ****

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